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Żejtun
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Żejtun (Maltese: Iż-Żejtun [ɪzˈzɛjtʊn]) is a city in the South Eastern Region of Malta, with a population of 11,508 in March 2014.[1] Żejtun holds the title of Città Beland.[2] Before that, the village was known as Casal Santa Caterina.[3]
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Żejtun
Iż-Żejtun Città Beland, Casal Santa Catarina; Bisqallin; Casal Bisbut | |
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City and Local council | |
![]() Aerial view of Żejtun with the parish church at the centre | |
Motto: Palladis clara munera | |
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Coordinates: 35°51′20″N 14°32′0″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | South Eastern Region |
District | South Eastern District |
Borders | Fgura, Għaxaq, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk, Santa Luċija, Tarxien, Żabbar |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maria Dolores Abela (PL) |
Area | |
• Total | 7.4 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population (March 2014) | |
• Total | 11,508 |
• Density | 1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Żejtuni (m), Żejtunija (f), Żwieten (pl) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | ZTN |
Dialing code | 356 |
ISO 3166 code | MT-67 |
Patron saint | St. Catherine of Alexandria |
Day of festa | Third week of June |
Website | Official website |
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